Kano State health officials want people to pick healthy animals for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The ministry told residents Tuesday that sick animals can spread diseases to humans. People must check animals carefully before buying them for the religious holiday. Officials want families to choose animals that look strong and disease-free. Clean slaughter methods help protect everyone from getting sick.
Health Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf says proper meat handling prevents illness. Families should wash meat with clean water before cooking or storing it. Good cooking habits stop germs from spreading to people who eat the food. The health department wants everyone to stay safe during the festival. Smart food preparation keeps...
A political expert has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject calls for emergency rule in Benue State. Professor Leonard Karshima Shilgba wrote an open letter warning that emergency powers could damage public trust. He argues the government should try other options first before declaring emergency rule. Recent attacks and killings by suspected herdsmen have sparked demands for emergency measures. The professor believes these extreme steps might backfire and hurt democracy.
Shilgba says state governors cannot properly handle security threats because federal rules limit their power. Federal security agencies often ignore state laws and orders from governors. Police commissioners rarely follow governor instructions because federal...
A popular pastor has made threats against people who write bad things about him. Pastor David Ibiyeomie from Salvation Ministries says he will arrest critics. The church leader claims bloggers twist his words and spread lies. He warns that some church members help these writers attack him. The pastor promises to lock up anyone who defies his warning.
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju attacked the pastor for his harsh words. The rights activist says the threats hurt Christianity's image. Adeyanje pointed out that Jesus never arrested his critics. He believes pastors like Ibiyeomie push people away from churches. The lawyer called the pastor's behavior disappointing and wrong.
The pastor made his threats during a church service that became viral...
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago freed eleven people from death row. The men had been sentenced to die for murder charges. Attorney General Nasiru Mu'azu announced the news at a press meeting. He said the governor signed the pardon papers on May 28 and made them official. The decision helps bring peace between two fighting communities.
The convicted men were part of deadly fights between Gaba and Amfani villages. People died and property was destroyed during the community battles. The governor used his legal power to grant the pardons. He worked with a state committee that advises him on mercy cases. The move aims to help both communities make peace and stop future violence.
The freed prisoners have names like Mohammed...
Education Minister Maruf Alausa faces a lawsuit about choosing the University of Benin leader. Lawyers want him to hold a new election for the job. They say Prof. Edoba Omoregie should not have the position. The group claims he broke rules during his time away from the school. They filed papers to take the case to court.
The lawyers say Omoregie took money from two places at once. He worked at another school from 2014 to 2024 but kept his Benin job. The group wants to see test scores from 25 people who tried for the position. They asked for this information under freedom laws. They gave the minister seven days to respond.
The Association of Legislative Drafting wants the court to cancel the appointment. They claim the selection...
Nigeria's top military leader wants citizens to help fight violent groups across the country. General Christopher Musa spoke at a Voice of Nigeria meeting on Tuesday. He said people must trust the military and tell better stories about security efforts. The general warned that bad groups grow stronger when regular folks give them space or support. He stressed that everyone needs to work together to stop violence.
A legal expert from the National Security office agreed with the general's message. Zakari Mijinyawa said keeping the country safe is not just the military's job. He represented his boss Nuhu Ribadu at the meeting. The expert told people that citizens have a role to play. Everyone must help make Nigeria safer for families and...
The Take-It-Back Movement plans to protest on June 12 against government killings and undemocratic actions. Activist Omoyele Sowore leads the group that wants all Nigerians to fight against bad leaders. National Coordinator Juwon Sanyaolu said the group rejects empty ceremonies that usually happen on Democracy Day. The movement calls June 12 a day to resist tyranny and poor leadership. They refuse to celebrate freedom that does not exist.
The group says democracy appears to be falling apart across Nigeria. Leaders who promised change have destroyed the democracy that people fought hard to win. Government forces attack free speech through intimidation and censorship campaigns. Journalists face harassment and activists end up in jail for...
Seven people died when their canoe overturned during a trip across water in Sokoto State. The boat carried passengers from Gidan Hussaini to Sabon Garin Hussaini on Monday morning. Security expert Zagazola Makama reported the drowning accident on social media Tuesday. The canoe flipped around 11 a.m. and killed everyone on board. The paddler who steered the boat also lost his life in the water.
Police and rescue workers rushed to the accident site after learning about the tragedy. Officers blocked the riverbank to stop crowds from gathering near the water. Family members wanted to see what happened but security forces kept them away from the area. Local rescue teams pulled all seven bodies from the water during recovery efforts...
Security forces saved a kidnapped traditional ruler from Nasarawa State after several days of searching. Armed men took His Royal Highness Emmanuel Sarki Omanji from his home on Amba Road during the evening of May 28. The attackers grabbed the Sangari of Dari village leader around 8 p.m. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared news about the rescue on social media Tuesday. The ruler comes from Dari village located within Kokona Local Government Area.
Rescue teams found the monarch safe on June 2 near Mada Station around 9 p.m. The successful mission happened after security agencies worked hard for days to locate him. Officers discovered the traditional leader unhurt among the Panwasa Mountains. Medical staff at General Hospital Garaku...
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